Optimization (Continuous Improvement) Specialist

6 days ago


Fort Worth, United States McKesson’s Corporate Full time
Optimization (Continuous Improvement) Specialist

Apply remote type Hybrid locations USA, TX, Fort Worth USA, TX, The Woodlands time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR0121113

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Optimization, the Optimization (Continuous Improvement) Specialist plays a critical role in driving process efficiencies and productivity improvements across CxO business.

The Specialist identifies opportunities and makes process recommendations through partnership with the business. The Specialist also fosters and develops effective relationships with BU segment leaders and functions across the supply chain.

Partners with stakeholders to identify, define, prioritize, and execute process efficiency and productivity initiatives. The Specialist needs to have a passion for improving the status quo and can act on the conveyed sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste removal, and cost reduction
  • Clearly define project scope, objectives, benefits, plan, and key milestones
  • Establish a clear and well-articulated project plan
  • Conduct detailed analysis of the current situation that accurately describes the issues
  • Ability to process map current- and future-state using industry methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, etc.)
  • Ability to engage a cross-functional team towards a desired outcome
  • Superior communication skills to effectively engage and promote collaboration

Minimum Requirement

Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.

Education

BA or BS degree or equivalent experience

Critical Skills

  • 2 - 3 years of experience driving process improvement, efficiencies, and productivity in an operational environment
  • Excellent written, oral and presentation skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills, detailed oriented, good decision-making, and relationship building skills
  • Process mapping experience

Additional Skills

  • Six Sigma Black or Green belt
  • Healthcare industry-related experience preferred
  • Inquisitive nature
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • MUST be a self-starter; ability to work mostly independently
  • Change-leadership experience

Working Conditions

  • Environment (Office) – currently in ‘Office as a Destination’ hybrid conditions
  • Physical Requirements – General Office Demands

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$64,900 - $108,100

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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